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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.23, 11,421.21 and 4,550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.23, 11,421.21 and 4,550.23 is: 6,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.23 : 11,421.21 = 4,550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.23/11,421.21 = 4,550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.23x = 11,421.21 × 4,550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.23x = 51,969,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,969,132.38/8,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.32

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